7 Christmas Songs Banned in the Past
The debate about banning “Baby It’s Cold Outside” rages on, but it’s not the only problematic Christmas carol to land on the do-not-play list.
The debate about banning “Baby It’s Cold Outside” rages on, but it’s not the only problematic Christmas carol to land on the do-not-play list.
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‘Elf,’ ‘A Christmas Story,’ and ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’ all made the list. So did ‘Die Hard.’
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, bagpipes, and some of the world’s finest whiskies all hail from Scotland—but the country’s most lovable export might be the Scottish Fold Cat. (Sorry, Scottish Terriers.)
According to paternalistic hereditary succession, Charles Edward Stuart was directly in line to the throne.
When something goes wrong with your car, a curious-looking icon illuminates on the dashboard. But what those symbols mean isn’t always obvious.
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From pizzelle to vanillekipferl, cookies are an important part of holidays no matter where you celebrate.
The area remains a chilling reminder of nuclear disaster, while at the same time drawing thousands of tourists each year.
As ‘A Christmas Story’ has grown in popularity, so has one of its most recognizable props: the leg lamp, that glowing gam otherwise known as “a major award.”
Some holiday favorites are fun and festive. Others have an F-bomb count to rival 'Goodfellas.'
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